Digico SD Ten

The DiGiCo SD Ten provides a potent new blend of features, performance, flexibility and sonic clarity, at a level between the midrange SD8 and the industry-leading SD7.

The DiGiCo SD Ten provides a potent new blend of features, performance, flexibility and sonic clarity, at a level between the midrange SD8 and the industry-leading SD7.

The SD Ten's additional features and benefits, many derived from the SD7, instantly distinguish it from its smaller brother. It comes with all the refinements you would expect on any DiGiCo console, including the power and purity of Stealth Digital Processing, with the smoothness, accuracy and dynamic range of the latest generation Super FPGA technology with floating point processing, the heart of the standard setting DiGiCo SD7.

Features

96 channels with full processing head the specifications, 12 of which can be configured as full Flexi Channels

48 assignable busses that can be configured as mono or stereo groups, or as auxiliary busses

It also features a host of exciting new options and an application-specific feature set that's tailored to both front-of-house and monitor mixing. And with the optional broadcast-specific feature set, you can convert your SD Ten into the SD Ten B, perfect for live to air broadcast.

When you're working with large numbers of inputs and outputs, the SD Ten will readily accommodate you, with 96 channels with full processing, 12 of which are Flexi Channels, 48 assignable busses that offer multiple configurations, plus a stereo or LCR master buss and a 16 x 12 output matrix.

The ultimate in intuitive user interfaces provides clear and fast access to the console's powerful audio control, while for exemplary sound quality and transparency the SD Ten works with the next generation of I/O, in the shape of the DiGiCo SD-Rack which delivers up to 192kHz high resolution analogue conversion. A wealth of interfacing options including MADI, Optocore, Dante and analogue connectivity also offers massive flexibility, with the ability to connect up to 14 racks and five redundant-engined consoles on an optical loop.

That's complemented by the powerful option of a fully integrated Waves Sound Grid, for a wealth of world-class, ultra-low-latency effects.

And that's just for starters.

SD Ten provides the power to deliver with even the largest band and orchestra combination. 96 channels with full processing head the specifications, 12 of which can be configured as full Flexi Channels, allowing them to be switched to fully-featured stereo channels. All inputs are equipped with dual mono inputs for fast 'Main' and 'Alt' channel switching.

Standard input channel processing includes Channel Delay; Single and Multi Channel presets; switchable filtering for HPF and LPF with an industry leading 24db per octave slope for maximum accuracy; four bands of parametric EQ with band curve selection; Compressor and Gate; Dual insert points; and access to all bussing.

Standard output channel processing includes Output Delay; eight bands of parametric EQ, previously only seen on the SD7; Compressor and Gate; Dual insert points; Groups with Buss to Buss routing; and Auxes that have direct talk-to-output with Dim control. Despite the medium format frame, the SD Ten provides up to 108 simultaneous input channels, thanks to DiGiCo's Flexi Channel feature.

With the 12 full Flexi Channels, each of the audio input faders can be selected to handle either mono or full stereo channels, or main and alternative inputs ideal for shows with large numbers of stereo inputs, each with its own full EQ and dynamics. With the ability to assign and unassign any Flexi Channel or buss to any fader, you can easily build custom fader banks - making the entire worksurface fully customisable. For example, you can set up the desk so that no matter what fader bank you're working with, the lead vocalist can always be on the same fader.

No fewer than 10 Dynamic EQ processors are available simultaneously, further expanding the tremendous amount of sonically transparent signal processing available across the console. Each of these provides both expansion and compression on all four bands of the parametric EQ - ideal for shaping and controlling your input or output signal in a dynamic way. Up to 10 of these powerful processors can be assigned to any of the input or output channels, whether they are stereo or LCR.

Multi-band compressors allow you to control any input or output channel, perfect for managing complex in-ear monitoring or difficult input channels. Again, up to ten multi-band compressors can be positioned on either input or output channels.

The large, central backlit colour-keyed TFT touch screen makes operation of the most complex functions fast and intuitive, with a touch on the relevant channel strip instantly bringing up the feature required for accurate setting, while storing the settings in a snapshot - or recalling them - is equally simple.

Smart Key Macros are positioned on the right hand side of the SD Ten's surface, with an expanded configuration of four layers of ten RGB backlit smart keys for a total of 40 Macros. The user can program these to control any simple, or complex, functions they want to be able to recall at the push of a button.

Recognising that bussing requirements continually increase, the SD Ten comes to the show well prepared, with 48 assignable busses that can be configured as mono or stereo groups, or as auxiliary busses. Adding to this already substantial bussing resource are an additional stereo or LCR Master buss and a 16x12 output matrix, with the SD Range's industry-renowned routing flexibility that lets you configure the console for the most complex show.

The master section incorporates 24 full 32-band gangable graphic equalisers with centre-detent faders for fast system set-up, along with 12 control groups. And the snapshot facilities allow you to switch between complete configurations during rehearsal, system setup or the show in an instant. Monitor engineers are also well catered for, with Dual Solo busses an additional feature giving the engineer the comfort and security of accurate monitoring of in-ear sends.

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SoundGrid Ready

With the new DiGiCo SoundGrid module added to your SD Ten console and linked to an external PC server, you'll have instant access to up to 16 fully integrated low latency Waves stereo processor racks on the SD Ten, perfect for either front-of-house or monitors.Plus, once registered, you can use your TDM plugins collections too! Click here for more info.

I/O

DiGiCo provides a clear pathway to future expansion of your SD Ten's facilities, in particular to its input/output (I/O) options. Local I/O, positioned on the rear of the console, consists of eight Mic inputs, eight Line outputs, eight Mono AES I/O, two MADI connections with redundant cabling connections, 16 GPI and GPO connections, - with the option to expand to 32 GPI and GPO, with Wordclock for synchronisation with external devices.

Highlights

Stealth Digital Processing (Super FPGA) technology

Gives unparalleled sonic quality, performance and reliability. Future proofed technology, proven in the award winning SD7 and SD8 and SD9 on some of the world's largest concert tours, musical theatre productions and prestigious installations. Now, the SD10 gives the same stunning sonic performance at an incredible price point.

96 Ch (12 Flexi) with Full Processing

When youre working with large numbers of inputs and outputs, the SD Ten will readily accommodate you, with 96 channels with full processing, 12 of which are Flexi Channels,

Large TFT Touch Screen

The giant 15 full colour TFT LCD touch sensitive screen means you can forget complex menu-driven interfaces, because nothing is ever further than a touch away. Effects, dynamics and equalisation can be summoned up for each channel in a split second, with no hunting through multiple menus.

16 x 12 Output Matrix

Adding to this already substantial bussing resource are an additional stereo or LCR Master buss and a 16x12 output matrix, with the SD Range's industry-renowned routing flexibility that lets you configure the console for the most complex show.

Local I/O on Console

Local I/O, positioned on the rear of the console, consists of eight Mic inputs, eight Line outputs, eight Mono AES I/O, two MADI connections with redundant cabling connections, 16 GPI and GPO connections, - with the option to expand to 32 GPI and GPO, with Wordclock for synchronisation with external devices.

Dual Solo Busses

Monitor engineers are also well catered for, with Dual Solo busses an additional feature giving the engineer the comfort and security of accurate monitoring of in-ear sends.